Reduced intensity chemotherapy, tyrosine kinase inhibitor, and
blinatumomab in a pediatric patient with Philadelphia
chromosome-positive ALL and mechanical valves
Abstract
The outcome of pediatric patients with Philadelphia chromosome
(Ph)-positive acute lymphoid leukemia (ALL) has improved with addition
of tyrosine kinase inhibitors to an intense chemotherapy. However, it is
associated with high incidences of adverse effects and requires new
therapeutic strategies for maximum anti-leukemic effect and reduced
toxicities. We describe a challenging adolescent case with Ph-positive
ALL and mechanical mitral and aortic valves due to Shone’s syndrome. The
patient received reduced intensity chemotherapy and blinatumomab with
dasatinib and is in deep molecular remission. Long-term anticoagulation
was achieved with enoxaparin for mechanical valves and unfractionated
heparin during procedures.